GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a class of drugs that mimic the actions of GLP-1 to help treat type 2 diabetes.
GLP-1 agonist medications currently available on the U.S. market include:
Dulaglutide (Trulicity®).
Exenatide (Byetta®).
Exenatide extended-release (Bydureon®).
Liraglutide (Victoza®).
Lixisenatide (Adlyxin®).
Semaglutide injection (Ozempic®).
Semaglutide tablets (Rybelsus®).